- Snap was established in Perth in 1899, has franchised since 1979 and has 125+ centres in Australia.
- Investment is listed from about $280,000, with listings showing an 8% royalty and a 2% advertising levy.
- Resales are often priced including plant and equipment, plus stock at cost and work in progress, so settlement terms matter.
Snap Print Solutions (formerly Snap Print & Design) is an Australian-owned print and business services franchise serving small and medium businesses. Centres trade on business hours, with most customers being other businesses.
The model is B2B: accounts, quotes, repeat orders and production capacity matter more than foot traffic.
Snap Print Solutions franchise at a glance
| Sector | Print, design and business services (B2B) |
|---|---|
| Established | 1899, Perth; franchising since 1979 |
| Network | 125+ centres in Australia |
| Investment | From about $280,000 (listings) |
| Fees | 8% royalty and 2% advertising levy (listings) |
| Resale pricing | Often including plant and equipment, plus stock at cost and work in progress |
| Rating | 4-star FRANdata rating (2024) |
Figures come from the public sources listed at the end of this guide and can change. Treat them as a starting point and confirm current numbers in the franchise disclosure document.
How the Snap Print Solutions model works financially
A print centre earns on design, printing and finishing, with margin depending on the job mix, paper and consumables costs and equipment productivity. Larger jobs may be outsourced to a central print hub. Customer accounts mean debtors need managing.
Equipment is expensive and often leased. Check lease terms and when machines need replacing, because those payments continue regardless of sales.
The numbers to test before you buy a Snap Print Solutions franchise
- Sales by customer and concentration in the largest accounts.
- Gross margin by job type and outsourcing costs.
- Equipment leases, terms and replacement timing.
- Debtors and payment times.
- Royalty and advertising levy and the sales they apply to.
- Staff skills and retention.
Buying an existing Snap Print Solutions centre
Snap resales are common. Check what’s included in the price, how stock and work in progress are valued at settlement, and whether major customers are likely to stay with a new owner. Reconcile sales to BAS and bank statements.
How Franchise Co. can help with a Snap Print Solutions purchase
We work with buyers and owners of franchise businesses across Australia. For a Snap Print Solutions centre we can:
- Review the numbers before you sign. Our business due diligence starts from $2,000 + GST and tests customer concentration, margins, equipment leases and settlement terms.
- Set up the structure and the books. Entity choice, GST, payroll and a chart of accounts that tracks sales by customer and job margins. See accounting and tax and bookkeeping, BAS and payroll.
- Check your franchise fees. We reconcile royalty and advertising levies to the sales they’re calculated on. See royalties and franchise fees.
- Plan the next centre. If a second site is on the cards, we model the cash flow and funding first. See multi-site reporting.
Snap Print Solutions franchise FAQs
How much does a Snap franchise cost?
Listings show investment from about $280,000, with resales often priced including plant and equipment, plus stock at cost and work in progress.
What royalty does Snap charge?
Listings show an 8% royalty and a 2% advertising levy.
How long has Snap been franchising?
Since 1979. The business was established in Perth in 1899.
Who are Snap’s customers?
Mainly small and medium businesses, which makes customer relationships and accounts central to the business.
Franchise Co. is an independent accounting practice. We aren’t affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Snap Print Solutions or Snap Franchising. Snap Print Solutions is a trademark of its owner and is used here only to identify the brand this guide discusses.
Sources and further reading
- Snap: Own a Snap Print Solutions franchise
- Franchise Buyer: Snap Print Solutions
- Inside Franchise Business: Snap Print & Design listing
- ACCC: Franchise disclosure document
Sources checked November 2026. Franchise costs and fees change. Confirm current figures with the franchisor before acting.
This guide is general information for people considering a franchise in Australia. It doesn’t take your circumstances into account and isn’t personal tax, legal or financial advice.
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